Sonographer Grade 4

Date: 3 Feb 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Radiography

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Cancer Imaging Operations

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Radiography

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Fixed Term Part Time Role.

The Department of Cancer Imaging is seeking the services of a qualified Sonographer .
The role is part time 32 hours per fortnight, fixed term for a duration of 12 months parental leave cover. This is 2 day per week position.

Cancer Imaging offers comprehensive imaging services at Parkville and East Melbourne. Services include Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, PET and a dedicated interventional suite.

This position offers the following benefits:

Salary Packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Parkville and East Melbourne Locations
Training and Development Program

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Ben O'Sullivan
Contact Number: 03 8559 6598
Email: ben.osullivan@petermac.org

Applications Close:11:59PM Tuesday 18th February 2025
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Position Summary

To perform duties as a Sonographer and as a MIT if so contractually specified within the Cancer Imaging Department at the direction of the Chief MIT.
To co-lead the modality of expertise in the absence of the supervisor
To assist in training if necessary

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 4. SO61 – SO65

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	Director of Radiology Cancer Imaging staff Clinicians, ward staff, clinic staff and other staff Patient Service Assistants
External	Patients Referring clinicians Other hospitals and clinics Contracted companies

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements	Registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) if co-employed as a MIT Possession of a radiation use license if co-employed as MIT Responsible professional attitude and ability to demonstrate good rapport with both patients and staff members
Desirable Requirements	A willingness to educate students if applicable and staff if relevant

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry

AHPRA Registration

Radiation Use Licence

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Perform successfully as a sonographer, and MIT if contractually specified	Correctly produced imaging as per department protocols Liaison with Radiologists and modality lead in particular Correct examination report sheet writing
2. Participate in the care, maintenance and quality assurance of the equipment in the imaging department	Quality control implementation for ultrasound equipment Vigilance with the required high level disinfection of ultrasound transducers
3. Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings	Regular attendance at staff meetings Input to discussion when requested or relevant
4. Keep abreast of new imaging procedures, techniques and technology	Documented participation in Continuing Professional Development activities
5. Observe all relevant hospital and department policies and procedures	Undertake programs and activities by People and Change and the Cancer Imaging department. Comply with Peter Mac and Cancer Imaging policies.
6. Perform any other duties as directed by the Chief MIT	Perform as an effective member of the Cancer Imaging team (to be assessed at annual performance review)

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.